Memory andLegacy of Davis in the Postwar South
The article reflects on how the Confederacy and its leaders, especially Jefferson Davis, were viewed in the Union after the Civil War. It notes lingering distrust of the Confederacy, the evolving acceptance of honoring Southern heroes, and Davis as the last major figure forgiven by former enemies, with northern resentment lingering for years after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Union
South
Davis
Birthday of Jefferson Davis Declared South Holiday
The birthday of Jefferson Davis is celebrated across the South as a legal holiday today, cited as the most remarkable anniversary by many observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Davis Memorial Restored and Davis Seen as American Hero
The article discusses recent decades of reconciliation post Civil War celebrating Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. It notes restoration of Mr Davis’s name on a memorial stone and a naval ship’s silver, arguing a Northern speaker on Decoration Day framed Davis as a patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Pvor
Davis
Hether
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Braham Lincoln
Bolshevism in Operation and American Life
A editorial discusses risks of extremist European ideas entering the United States and portrays a contemporary incident involving two eye witnesses to the murder of a Russian general, highlighting tensions between loyalties and fighting Germans versus Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Recen
Russki
Red Guards
Gets It corn remedy promises instant peel off
Advertising copy touts Gets It as the sole corn remover that peels corns and calluses like a banana peel. It claims two to three second application, quick drying, no bandages, easy to use, with a money-back guarantee. Sold by E. Lawrence & Co and various drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Monroe
Phoenix Drug Stye
Chase & Collens Co. Ltd
New South
Collens Pharmacy
Atrocity Tale of Hostage Executions and Mass Murders
The narrative recalls executions of hostages by a rationing force, including decapitation and blinding of prisoners. A crowd of wounded officers is forced to dig graves and endure lashings, while an eighteen year old Tart ar opens fire killing many. The passage ends by posing a grim moral question about choosing sides in atrocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advange
News-Star
Reds
Tartar
Transit of Venus noted with historic figures and events
A compact date list blends astronomical transit observations with notable historical milestones. Entries include 1769 Venus transit observations, Jefferson Davis birth and death, 1844 Hobart VP birth and death, 1876 lacrosse intro in England, 1889 Calais harbor opening, 1895 Rivera assassination, 1915 Amara surrender, 1916 Canadian gains near Ypres, 1917 British advances on Arras front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Christian County
New Orleans
Garret A. Hobart
United States
Long Branch
N. J
Paterson
England
Montreal Club
New
Calais
France
Carnot
Primo Rivera
Madrid
Amara
The
Tigris
Ypres
Souchez River
Arras
Precaution urged against Bolshevik influence in public health
The piece warns against infectious ideas and Bolshevik sympathizers, urging extreme pre cautions to thwart early attempts at spreading a virus and poisoning living conditions. It argues drastic methods, within the law, will send a strong lesson.
Keep Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy On Hand
The piece warns against relying on neighbors or medicine from afar for sudden bowel illness. It cites cholera morbus deaths in communities and urges keeping a bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand, noting a 35 cent price.
Birthdays mark anniversaries of notable figures today
King George V of Great Britain born Marlborough House London 54 years ago. Raymond B Fosdick selected as permanent American official in League of Nations Buffalo N Y 36 years ago. Dr James Brown Scott adviser to US delegation Peace Conference Bruce County Ontario 53 years ago. Rt Rev Charles M Beckwith Episcopal bishop Alabama born Prince George County Virginia 63 years ago. Laurence J Henderson Harvard biochemist born Lynn Massachusetts 41 years ago. Rev Cortland Myers Tremont Temple Boston born Kingston New York 55 years ago. Sam Bernard famed American comedian born Birmingham Alabama 51 years ago.
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King George V
Great Britain
Marlborough House
London
Raymond B. Fosdick
League of Nations
Barr At Buffalo
N. Y
James Brown Scott
United States
Bruce County
Ontario
Charles M. Beckwith
Alabama
Prince George County
Laurence J. Henderson
Harvard University
Lynn
Mass
Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
Boston
Kingston
Sam Bernard
Birmingham
Ala
National and regional events mark birthdays and referenda today
Citizens note King George V turning 55 and Jefferson Davis birthday observances across the South. Oregon votes on nine measures in a special election. Nebraska Wesleyan installs Dr I B Schreckengast as chancellor. Manitoba Grain Growers seek 10 000 members. Edgar Morris faces trial for the Standardsville murder. A Michigan convention supports ratification of the League of Nations covenant in Grand Rapids. A birthday dinner for King George V is planned in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jefferson Davis
South
Thomas Ball
Oregon
I. B.schreckengast
Nebraska Wesleyan University
The
League
George V
England
Commodore
York City
Imperial Order Due 6
Pan American Conference Opens in Washington DC
The Second Pan American Commercial Conference begins in Washington with experts set to discuss shipping land transportation financing trade and Latin American investments. The United States along with the American Short Line Railroad Association plans to urge Congress to protect transportation properties and consider private control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
American Short Line Railroad Association
United States
Washington
Congress
Shipping Land Transportation
Washington, D. C
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Citizensnational Bank OF Monroe
Safety and Service
Monroe News-Star
News-Star Publishing CO. Limited
Smith
Faule
Ween Ereteee
Eee
Bee'ty
Treas
Louisiana
Rata
Associated Press
Reberson Davis
Anheuser-Busch
St.louis
Monroe Grocer Co
Monroe, LA
Ouachita National Bank
A National Bank For Savings
Peters Furniture Company, Inc
Central Savings Bank
Mali
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